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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 680.11 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 680.11 and 222.69 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 680.11 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/680.11 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 680.11 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 151,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,453.70/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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